Correspondence: Honeyman, Stanley (d)., 01/09/1975-11/19/1985

File — Box: 3, Folder: 39

Identifier: 42239

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 3, Folders 12 -58; Box 4, Folders 1-10) This series of correspondence is by many of Jones' friends and admirers. Written primarily to his long-time friend Harman Grisewood, the letters concern Jones' work and welfare. Arrangement is alphabetical by correspondent. Includes correspondence from Faber and Faber publishers, Cambridge University, the National Library of Wales, and the Ulster Museum, concerning the disposition of his estate, the publication of his written works and exhibition of his art.

Dates

01/09/1975-11/19/1985

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Extent

From the Collection: 5.75 Linear Feet (10 Hollinger boxes: 8 Document Cases, 1 Slim Document Case, 1 Drop-front flat case (20x24"))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains correspondence from Honeyman to HG along with copies of TLS to Anthony Hyne, Nicolete Gray, and Kenneth Clark, concerning DJ's estate. Includes a xerox copy of TLS reply from Lord Clark to Honeyman 9/10/75 offering advice on the disposition of DJ's paintings. @ A letter to note is the xerox copy of a TLS from Honeyman to W.A. Twiston-Davies, president of the National Museum of Wales, expressing his disappointment, at the discovery by Nicolete Gray who visited the museum while doing research for a book on DJ's paintings, that "not a single David Jones picture is on view." Honeyman concluded the letter as follows, "I have one consolation. On David's instruction, Ben Jones, Harman Grisewood and I produced a draft will providing for him to leave all his visual works to your Museum which in the event remained unsigned and David died intestate. At the time we were all disappointed at your loss but quite clearly divine powers intervened to put these possessions into more caring hands. I intended to follow David's wishes by leaving my personal modest collection and the considerable amount of archival material in my possession to you but they will now go elsewhere."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HONEYMAN, STANLEY - CORRES. TO GRISEWOOD, HARMAN 1975: Typed Letter Signed

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - CORRES. FROM HONEYMAN, STANLEY 1975: Typed Letter Signed

HONEYMAN, STANLEY - CORRES. TO CLARK, KENNETH 1975: Typed Letter Signed

CLARK, KENNETH (LORD) - CORRES. TO HONEYMAN, STANLEY 1975 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

HONEYMAN, STANLEY - CORRES. TO GRAY, NICOLETE 1985 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

GRAY, NICOLETE - CORRES. FROM HONEYMAN, STANLEY 1985 (COPY): Typed Letter Signed

JONES, DAVID - ESTATE - REFERENCE 1975-85: Typed Letter Signed

WALES, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF - CORRES. FROM HONEYMAN, STANLEY 1985: Typed Letter Signed

HONEYMAN, STANLEY - CORRES. TO NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES 1985: Typed Letter Signed